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¹Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Roma Sapienza, Roma, Italy.

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Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Microscopy
Fluid Dynamics

Background:

Digital holographic microscopy (DHM) allows numerical refocusing of recorded holograms.
Image reconstruction in coherent light fields can be achieved through k-space rotation.
Simultaneous multi-plane imaging is crucial for analyzing dynamic processes.

Purpose of the Study:

To demonstrate real-time microscopic inspection of particle distribution over three mutually orthogonal planes simultaneously.
To leverage k-space rotation for advanced holographic image reconstruction.
To apply the technique for monitoring fluid flow in microfluidic channels.

Main Methods:

Utilizing digital holographic microscopy for hologram recording.
Implementing k-space rotation for image reconstruction on tilted planes.
Developing a method for simultaneous reconstruction across three orthogonal planes.

Main Results:

Successful real-time microscopic inspection of particle distribution over three orthogonal planes.
Demonstration of simultaneous imaging capability.
Effective application for real-time monitoring of fluid flow in a microfluidic channel.

Conclusions:

K-space rotation in digital holographic microscopy enables simultaneous multi-plane imaging.
The technique provides a powerful tool for real-time analysis of particle distribution and fluid dynamics.
This method offers significant advantages for microfluidic studies and other applications requiring 3D visualization.